Comma

Create a sentence that uses items in a list, and place the commas correctly.

He's a fast, athletic boy.

• This sentence uses a comma correctly.

• This sentence doesn't use a comma correctly.

Which sentence is written correctly?

• "We have our spelling test next friday," Ms. Lumsden reminded.

• We have our spelling test next Friday, Ms. Lumsden reminded.

• "We have our spelling test next Friday," Ms. Lumsden reminded.

• "we have our spelling test next Friday," Ms. lumsden reminded.

This sentence involves dates and locations. Where do you need to place another comma?

Abraham Lincoln was born in Hodgenville Kentucky on February 12, 1809.

• After February

• Before Hodgenville

• After Lincoln

• After Hodgenville

Place a ______ before a quotation.

• period

• question mark

• exclamation point

• comma

Which sentence is written correctly?

• I live in New Palestine, Indiana.
• I live in New Palestine Indiana.
• I live, in, New Palestine, Indiana.

Which sentence shows a comma separating a quotation from the rest of the sentence?

• The boy watched his mother, and wondered "Could I ever be that strong?"

• "Today, will be rainy" the weatherman said with a frown.

• "I hope we have time for snack" said, the child.

• "Okay," spoke the teacher excitedly, "Time's up!"

Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?

• Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
• Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
• Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.

Which compound sentence has a comma used correctly?

• Sarah went to the store to buy shampoo, and more chips.

• Sarah went to the store to get ingredients for a recipe, but she left her grocery list at home.

• Sarah went to the store and, she purchased ingredients to make a new recipe.

• Sarah, wanted to go to the store but she couldn't find her keys.

Choose the sentence with correct quotations and punctuation.

• "Hello, Jack. How are you today?" said Jill.

• Hello, "Jack. "How are you today?" said Jill.

• "Hello, Jack. How are you today. said Jill.